Cost of living in Argentina compared to Portugal
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| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Argentina is 20% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ARS $3,422 (€17) | €10 | + 66% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ARS $1,768 (€9) | €7 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ARS $617 (€3.05) | €3.25 | - 6% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ARS $232 (€1.15) | €0.87 | + 32% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ARS $437 (€2.16) | €2.79 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ARS $368 (€1.82) | €2.03 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ARS $777 (€3.84) | €5.24 | - 27% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ARS $460 (€2.28) | €1.81 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ARS $246 (€1.21) | €1.39 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ARS $309 (€1.53) | €1.07 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ARS $1,243 (€6) | €4.77 | + 29% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ARS $430 (€2.12) | €2.28 | - 7% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ARS $152 (€0.75) | €0.80 | - 6% | |
| Housing | - 45% | |||
| Housing in Argentina is 45% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ARS $140,572 (€695) | €1,185 | - 41% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | ARS $78,154 (€386) | €861 | - 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ARS $9,682 (€48) | €149 | - 68% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | ARS $95,562 (€472) | €825 | - 43% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | ARS $52,045 (€257) | €605 | - 57% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | ARS $7,334 (€36) | €140 | - 74% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ARS $2,991 (€15) | €27 | - 45% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ARS $87,318 (€432) | €334 | + 29% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | ARS $41,171 (€204) | €96 | + 113% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ARS $1,202 (€5.94) | €8 | - 28% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ARS $741 (€3.66) | €8 | - 55% | |
| Clothes | + 65% | |||
| Clothes in Argentina is 65% more expensive than in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ARS $17,169 (€85) | €72 | + 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ARS $11,579 (€57) | €30 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ARS $29,273 (€145) | €72 | + 100% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ARS $24,866 (€123) | €89 | + 39% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Argentina is 35% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ARS $4,849,410 (€23,977) | €31,059 | - 23% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ARS $197 (€0.98) | €1.87 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ARS $4,021 (€20) | €35 | - 43% | |
| Personal Care | - 22% | |||
| Personal Care in Argentina is 22% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ARS $1,077 (€5.32) | €4.42 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ARS $1,946 (€10) | €6 | + 51% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | ARS $2,858 (€14) | €64 | - 78% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ARS $845 (€4.18) | €3.31 | + 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ARS $523 (€2.59) | €3.51 | - 26% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ARS $704 (€3.48) | €5.21 | - 33% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ARS $464 (€2.30) | €1.78 | + 29% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ARS $406 (€2.01) | €2.03 | - 1% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ARS $1,676 (€8) | €13 | - 37% | |
| Entertainment | - 5% | |||
| Entertainment in Argentina is 5% cheaper than in Portugal | ||||
| Argentina | Portugal | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ARS $4,395 (€22) | €27 | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ARS $1,935 (€10) | €14 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ARS $5,415 (€27) | €49 | - 45% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ARS $6,765 (€33) | €40 | - 17% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ARS $1,457 (€7) | €9 | - 22% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ARS $832 (€4.11) | €2.71 | + 52% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ARS $626 (€3.10) | €1.93 | + 60% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | ARS $163,276 (€807) | €575 | + 40% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ARS $53 (€0.26) | €0.31 | - 15% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ARS $6,765 (€33) | €35 | - 5% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ARS $472 (€2.34) | €5.14 | - 55% | |
| TOTAL | - 19% | |||
These prices were last updated on February 05, 2023.
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Cost of living in Argentina is 19% cheaper than in Portugal
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